LAPPL In The News Over the last week the League has aggressively fought against a reckless proposal for mass LAPD layoffs and has spoken out against the new criminals first policies implemented by DA George Gascon. Below is a snapshot of the news clips covering these issues. In addition, click here to read the League's letter opposing LAPD layoffs and uncovering how city politicians are using the $151 million cut from the LAPD this summer. Craig Lally Discusses Layoff Schemes & the Dangers of George Gascon on the Larry O'Connor Show LAPPL Director Robert Harris Speaks Out Against LAPD Layoffs LAPPL VP Sandoz Blasts Gascon's Soft on Criminals Proposals New Los Angeles DA announces end to cash bail, the death penalty "As homicides, shooting victims, and shots fired into occupied homes soar in Los Angeles, it's disturbing that Gascón's first act in office is to explore every avenue possible to release from jail those responsible for this bloodshed," the Los Angeles Police Protective League said in a statement. "Victims and law-abiding residents lost a voice today while criminals and gang members gained an ally in the prosecutor's office." CNN Los Angeles City Council panel seeks to scale back potential LAPD job cuts The Los Angeles Police Protective League, the union representing roughly 9,800 LAPD officers, issued a letter calling Llewellyn’s proposal for the LAPD “reckless and unnecessary.” The union asked council members to tap unspent coronavirus relief funding provided by the federal government earlier this year. In a letter to the committee, union president Craig Lally said the cuts would “decimate the LAPD for at least a decade.” Los Angeles Times About the LAPPL Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents the more than 9,900 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPPL serves to advance the interests of LAPD officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education. The LAPPL can be found on the Web at www.LAPD.com ‌ ‌ ‌ LA Police Protective League | 1308 West Eighth Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!